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The Arizona Cardinals were thrilled to make Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons their selection in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday. Why?

"We just truly feel like he's one of the best players in this draft," general manager Steve Keim said after the selection.

Simmons is an "unusual, unique, dynamic player — a guy that does multiple things for you."

Simmons played all over the field for Clemson. According to Pro Football Focus, he played 218 snaps at safety, 286 snaps in the slot, 160 at outside linebacker, 120 at inside linebacker and 17 as a perimeter cornerback.

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The Arizona Cardinals made a late addition to their draft class this year, selecting defensive back Jalen Thompson in the fifth round of the supplemental draft this month. He officially signed his rookie contract on Wednesday and begins his NFL career two months later than all the other rookies on the roster.

He is behind all the other rookies he is competing against. They all had rookie minicamp, OTAs and mandatory minicamp.

Rookies reported for training camp on Wednesday, a week ahead of the veterans, who will report July 24.

The Arizona Cardinals selected safety Jalen Thompson last week in the supplemental draft, using a fifth-round pick. The team announced today he is under contract. He signed a four-year deal with the team and will miss no time in training camp.

Rookies reported to training camp today so getting him signed was important, especially since he did not participate in the offseason program.

Thompson played in 39 games in three seasons for the Washington State Cougars, collecting 191 tackles and intercepting six passes.

Thompson is 5-foot-10 and 186 pounds and projects as a versatile defensive back. He is a safety who...